Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

a cloth used to cover the eyes

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

-ing form of “breach” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

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From this reading IN CIUDAD RODRIGO.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

give a description of

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN CIUDAD RODRIGO.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

of less size or importance

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

temporary fortification like a detached bastion

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

most important element

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

plural of “parallel” — something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

having a hole cut through

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN CIUDAD RODRIGO.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

express in words

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

a just detectable amount

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two days later our breaching batteries opened on the town.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading I could trace you the _fausse braye_ and the main walls, and put my finger on the angle where our guns pierced the greater breach, and carry it across to the tower where, by the lesser breach, our own storming-party of the Light Division climbed into the town.

in or at the place that

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It is not for me to describe this wonderful siege, the operations of which, though witnessing them in part, I did not understand in the least.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I have read more than one book about it since, and could draw you a map blindfold and tell you where the counter-batteries stood, and where the lunette which Colborne carried, and how far behind it lay the Convent of San Francisco; where the parallels ran, where the French brought down a howitzer, and where by a sortie they came near to cutting up a division.